The division shall create an early approval process for entities that are either registered or conditionally approved by the FDA to manufacture bulk cannabis for research or to research cannabis.

1. A. Any entity conditionally approved for or holding a valid DEA registration as enumerated below may, within 60 days of the effective date, apply to the cannabis control division for expedited approval as follows:

   1. (1) An entity that is registered with or conditionally approved by the DEA to manufacture bulk cannabis for research may seek early approval for a Tier I License; or
   2. (2) An entity that is registered with or conditionally approved by the DEA to research cannabis may seek early approval for a Tier III license.
2. B. If an applicant meets all the relevant requirements of this section, the division shall issue the research laboratory license within 30 days of receiving a completed application.

[16.8.2.59 NMAC – N, 07/12/2022]